GE HealthCare announced today that it launched the Voluson Signature 20 and 18 ultrasound systems for women’s health imaging applications. Chicago-based GE HealthCare designed the systems to integrate AI, advanced tools and an ergonomic design. They speed exam time for clinicians while delivering a clearer picture of various conditions impacting women’s health. The latest systems […]
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Cardiawave names new CEO
French non-invasive ultrasound therapy (NIUT) device developer Cardiawave announced today it appointed Olivier Pierron as its new CEO. Levallois-Perret, France-based Cardiawave develops its Valvosoft NIUT device for the treatment of severe symptomatic calcific aortic stenosis. As CEO, Pierron holds responsibility for overseeing the deployment of Valvosoft in the European market and U.S. clinical trials. He […]
Clarius, ThinkSono unveil new AI-guided ultrasound tech in Europe
Clarius Mobile Health and ThinkSono announced today that they introduced a new AI-guided ultrasound system in Europe. The companies believe this offering can improve the efficiency of detecting deep vein thrombosis (DVT). ThinkSono Guidance, an AI app, pairs with Clarius handheld ultrasound scanners, which recently received CE mark approval. Clarius also featured on Fast Company’s […]
Brainlab, Fujifilm partner on neurosurgery navigation tech
Fujifilm Healthcare announced that it picked Brainlab to exclusively distribute its Arietta Precision ultrasound for neurosurgery applications in the U.S. The companies say Arietta Precision in conjunction with Brainlab’s surgical navigation system “becomes a powerful intraoperative neurosurgery solution.” It delivers advanced guidance and image quality for critical surgical decisions. Together, the end-to-end solution provides comprehensive […]
GE HealthCare adds Caption AI to handheld ultrasound
GE HealthCare announced today that it launched its Caption AI software for point-of-care assessments on its Vscan Air SL. Clinicians can now use the handheld ultrasound system with access to real-time, step-by-step guidance from Caption AI. It helps capture diagnostic-quality images and automated ejection fraction estimation to help inform clinical decisions across cardiac settings. GE […]
Flosonics raises $20M for wearable ultrasound patch
Flosonics announced that it raised $20 million in a Series C financing round to support its wearable ultrasound technology. New Leaf Venture Partners led the round, which had participation from existing investors Arboretum Ventures, Genesys Capital and iGan Partners. As part of the deal, Vijay Lathi of New Leaf will join the board of directors […]
Butterfly Network wins CE mark for IQ+ handheld ultrasound tech, hopes for next-gen nod this year
Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY) announced today that it garnered CE mark approval for its Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound system. The company obtained European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) certification for the iQ+ system. It initially received CE mark in 2021, but had to fall in line with updated, more stringent regulations in Europe. According to a […]
GE HealthCare, Nvidia team up to bring AI to ultrasound
GE HealthCare announced that it utilized Nvidia technology to develop an AI-powered research model called SonoSAMTrack. SonoSAMTrack combines a promptable foundation model for segmenting objects on ultrasound images called SonoSAM. It segments anatomies, lesions and other essential areas in ultrasound images. GE HealthCare also offers a streamlined version called SonoSAMLite. The latest development builds on […]
Titan Medical enters merger with Conavi Medical
Titan Medical announced today that it entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement to combine with Conavi Medical. The companies aim to combine in an all-stock transaction, focusing on commercializing Conavi’s Novasight Hybrid system. Conavi designed Novasight Hybrid to guide common minimally invasive coronary procedures. This merger comes after more than a year of uncertainty around […]
Endoscopic ultrasound company EndoSound has a new CEO
EndoSound announced today that it appointed Scott Aldrich Jr. as its new CEO in a move that went into effect on Feb. 1. Dr. Stephen Steinberg, who previously served as president and CEO, remains on the Portland, Oregon–based company’s leadership team as chief medical officer. Aldrich most recently served as an independent consultant focusing on […]
Philips launches new Azurion neuro biplane system for neurovascular interventions
Philips announced today that it made major enhancements to its Azurion image-guided therapy system with a new launch. The Amsterdam-based medtech giant unveiled its new Azurion neuro biplane system at ECR 2024. It designed the system to streamline neurovascular procedures and help care teams make the right decisions and do so faster. This enables the […]